4/5 stars! OMG--another place I came back twice within 9…read moredays of my trip. Please note this is at the bottom floor of the Hysan Place--inside the grocery store, called Jason. MUST GET THE CROISSANT!!! SO fresh and crispy!! I picked both the custard croissant and almond glazed croissant. SOOO GOOD! I also purchased the ham and egg pastry, but it was JUST OK. Bottomline: Just come here for the croissant! (about $1.50-$2.00/pastry)

Molten egg yolk custard croissant is soooooo good! Try it if you're here! It's at the basement of…read morethe mall and walk towards the right after you come down, it's at the opposite end of the escalators.

"I always thought of myself as James Bond." - Michelle Yeoh…read more You must think I'm a freak for giving all the egg tart bakeries on Hong Kong Island perfect scores. Well yea, I can be a freak lol, but in this case it's all the bakeries "so far", not all were exceptional, but damn most are! Tai Cheong Bakery is the OG of bakeries on my list. Established in 1954 here on Lyndhurst Terrace, Tai Cheong Bakery is a legendary Hong Kong bakery famed for pioneering cookie-crust egg tarts. Known as a favorite of the last British Governor, Chris Patten, it is considered a must-visit for warm, buttery egg tarts, along with their signature Sha Weng (Chinese donuts). Bakehouse and Hashtag B Bakeries are the innovative ones that turned the "egg tart wars" upside down with modern recipes and Michelin baby followers lol. On the other side you have Tai Cheong Bakery that has been using the same recipe for 72 years. All amazing bakeries yet something in my heart will always favor the originals. On my visit I arrived about 10 minutes before opening and was second in line. For the 10 minutes I chatted with the sweet Korean lady who was there for the same reason as me... original egg tarts! There's a menu sign posted outside - lucky for those waiting in line because it's a photo menu with Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English translation. Once the doors opened I was second in line and the line of about a dozen formed behind me. Auntie greeted me in English and I ordered the following: Egg Tart (Cookie Crust) 12 HK$ x2, Puff Pastry Egg Tart 12 HK$, Milk Protein Egg Tart 15 HK$, BBQ Pork Pastry 7 HK$ x2. I actually wanted the Coconut Egg Tart, but oddly I ended up with eh Milk Protein Egg Tart. Ok, still ate it! Ambiance can be described as a good chi bakery, and apparently this is the original location from 1954, if so it was really clean and inviting. I didn't see a sit-down area tho. Everything I had delicious, yes including the Milk Protein Egg Tart I didn't order lol. The traditional Egg Tart (Cookie Crust) amazing with flaky crust and tasty filling expected from only the best Dan Tat! In the end, Tai Cheong Bakery is a must for egg tart fanatics. In fact, the menu was diverse enough to walk out with no egg tarts and still be happy as a clam. I heard the buns here are delicious. My only regret was not having a second visit, but it's only because it's located in Central and I was staying in Causeway Bay. Next time I'll jump on the Ding Ding for a second visit! Out of all the "traditional" bakeries this was tops! Pls follow my IG travel adventures: @eric_travel_guru

Excellent dan tat (egg custard tarts) here, line moves quick, and they have several kinds -…read moretraditional, puff pastry crust, milk protein (instead of the traditional egg yolk filling), coconut tarts, and more. Service is efficient, they have little boxes that fit up to 8 dan tat each, and the vibe is both cliche and classic. Friends devoured every single one I bought.

Old School bakery, with *excellent* egg-cream pastries (and baked goods in general).read more

Had this for the first time in japan and absolutely fell in love with it. Glad that I can get these…read moretarts outside of Japan! I like the cheese tarts better in Japan. They are always served warm! I got a cheese tart here and it was cold and they also didn't offer to warm it up. It was still delicious and surprisingly the cheese was still somewhat gooey though most of it solidified to more of a soft cheesecake. Crust is crunchy, thick, and buttery while the filling is sweet, cheesy, rich, and soft. Definitely not like the usual egg tarts you find in HK. Besides the fact that this tart is predominately cheese and not egg, the tart is a lot heavier, creamier and richer in taste and the crust isn't flakely. Tart slightly pricey at $20 HKD but worth every penny!

Obviously this bakery only sells and specializes in cheese tarts. They baked tons of cheese tarts…read moreevery day. Customers could see where the cheese tarts came out from through the window. The servers were very quick and efficient. One server would took the fresh cheese tarts from the baking trays and put them in paper tart containers for sale. One would take the orders and the other one would collect money from customers. Super efficient! Although there was a lineup, I didn't have to wait too long. The cheese tarts were very light and fluffy! They were excellent!! I bought two. I wanted to eat more!! The cheese was very creamy and milky. I wouldn't feel too rich by eating the cheese. The origin of the cheese tarts was Japan. Each tart is quite expensive. It was $20 HKD (about $3.3 each CAD) for a small cheese tart. However, it tasted very delicious that it was worth to try at least once!

The traditional Hong Kong bakeries are freshly baked with hot and soft bun enriched by classic…read morefillings. The shopkeepers will pickup the bun from the baking tray for you as you order. Besides classic buns, they also offer cakes, including the lovely soft papercup cake. Packed beverage is available as well.

I walked by this bakery one day and wondered what all the hubbub was. I had seen plenty of cheese…read moretarts and other cheesecake-like desserts in Japan and was curious by the popularity. The interior is rather minimalist but clean. The cheese tart was so warm and fresh that it actually was a bit of a detriment. As I was about to grasp said tart to consume, the crust crumbled very easily and warm cheese filling flowed right round the tart cup and partly onto the bar table I was standing at. What I got to eat was quite good, however. The filling is smooth and not too sweet while the crumbly crust provided some (I suppose) structure to the dessert. There isn't a strong cream cheese flavor but more of a neutral cream flavor. I was just rather disappointed that I looked like a slob as I was consuming the dispersed dessert that resembled me dropping it on the floor. Like the decor, the service is minimal. While staff is not grumpy, don't expect much of a reception here.

The (dessert) hills of HK are alive, with the smell and taste of cheese tarts from the ultra…read morepopular Hanjuku Kobo (半熟工房). The cheese tart (芝士撻) really started at the Causeway Bay location (https://www.yelp.com/biz/71IB0MVMT_FI9yWG4r0UNg), which after many lines and cheese tarts sold prompted the second location to be in good ol Kowloon. TST will forever have outlets of popular fad businesses. Only I don't think cheese tarts are a fad and that I think they're here to stay. Most folks can't get enough of them, myself included, especially at this location along Cameron Road. During the day time, the hubbub is so much that this place is often a mess during peak rush hours. It's easy to see why: the tarts are cheesy, ultra savory, and come in various flavors (baked cheese, matcha green tea, chocolate, egg custard). The only thing they aren't is cheap, which at $22HKD is a good grip for a single tart. Tarts aren't the only game for baked goods at this location thankfully, an item that often gets overlooked are their individual baked cheese cakes and custom pastries. In terms of selection, they alone put this location over their sister spot in Causeway Bay. My favorite of the bunch are the Blueberry Cheesecakes (藍莓芝士蛋糕), which I caution for lactose in tolerant folks is not kind to your insides. I would suggest a Caramel Egg Pudding (焦糖雞蛋布甸) instead. Last I visited, it was cash or octopus card only. They're always well staffed (if not overstaffed) with lots of eager young ladies who are looking to offer freshly baked Japanese goods to the masses. For cheese tart fans anywhere, this is one of the better spots to slay your inner cheesy cravings.

Paper stone has multiple chains in Hong Kong. This location is in the Treats food hall in City…read morePlaza. It is hard to characterize the bread here. I would say it's a mixture of western, Hong Kong and Japanese. It is kind of a choose your own adventure place. Paper Stone and Arome are our primary places to buy our bread for our house. I would recommend the sourdough bread, and the curry bun. Their pastries are also a solid choice. They used to have grilled cheese station where they would cook sandwiches on the flattop. This is gone now but if you see this in other locations, I would definitely give this a try. The Ruben is definitely worth a taste.

I was not expecting much when I came by to buy a gift for a friend who loves these cookies, but…read moreonce I tried it myself, I totally understood. These cookies are so buttery and light. They are high quality and highly addictive! I also appreciate the nice staff here, they were very helpful in giving me advice on what cookie box selection I should buy. They were patient and not pushy. And best of all, the store is really calm, quiet and transaction is quick. I am really not a fan of long lines and aggressive crowds, so I was truly pleased with my experience at Yoku Moku. They're also packaged really nicely so they make a great gift or for when you just want to treat yourself. Admittedly, a bit pricey so it really is a treat. I will definitely come back!

multiple shops in various malls, easy for gifting, light elegant cookies, buy some and get more to…read moresample

Although this bakery does get some ink, it's definitely overshadowed by a lot of bakeries,…read moreespecially ones on the Island. Heck, it gets overshadowed just in its neighborhood: an area loaded with iconic food heavyweights like Australia Dairy, Mak's Noodle, and Mak Mun Kee. I had already experienced Australia Dairy and I sure as heck wasn't interested in the hotel breakfast buffet. I came super early in the morning (still had some lingering jet lag) and the manager was really friendly, especially since I told him I was from the States. The dan tat is underrated and the price is quite good for a bakery in the area these days. I can't dispute $4 HKD (about 50 cents USD). The tart crust is ridiculously flaky and the egg filling has the right amount of sweetness. The walnut cookie was flaky and buttery. While I didn't take pictures of the store, all of the store pictures at the time of this writing are before recent renovations. The bakery is more roomy and contemporary inside.

When I think of San Francisco, the words "cheap" and "undiscovered" never enter my mind. Yet when I…read morecame across this bakery, 三藩市 (San Francisco in Canto) it was all I was thinking. After trying a few of their treats, it is now one of the few awesome bakeries that are in my active rotation for places I visit most. The place is dingy and trapped from another time. Jordan is no stranger to such establishments; it even evokes a pseudo San Francisco Chinatown vibe as many of the bakeries there are also stuck in the 90s. No matter, these places don't earn the love of the local crowd by looking pretty. They win everyone over with the food and in a big way. What got me hooked to start were their BBQ pork pastries, priced at a cool $4 each. They're flaky, crisp with just the right amount of pork. I would also give it up for their almond cookies, which are made fresh daily and taste heavenly. Buy an entire sack or tin for less than $15 and be happy. Other kudos goes out to their pineapple buns and hotdog buns -- satisfying in a pinch and easy to buy on the go. Lastly, the service deserves a mention. The women who operate this bakery from the morning to the afternoon are super friendly and I've seen them spare a bao or two for the less fortunate outside. It's a hard life out there and the compassion is hard not to recognize. That's the kind of service everyone could use.

Do I love coffee? Yes I do. Coffee can get really pricy…read more I guess the average cost is 30 - 50 for a latte. 50HKD for a latte is considered a PLURGE for me! Anyway, Pacific Coffee is a better alternative to Starbucks on any day. It's not the best, and there's nothing super unique or special about the coffee but it does do the job when I need the extra kick for the day. This location does not have a big food selection, so don't come in here really hungry. It's best for snacks and light meals. The sandwiches are pricy for what they give you. Frankly, I always try to avoid their food as it's never filling. This Pacific Coffee is located in Repulse Bay so the surroundings are fancy and is very relaxing if you want to sit outside under the umbrellas. Because of the minimal crowd, it is general peaceful. Enjoy all the way to the last drop!